New Bedford, MA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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New Bedford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of New Bedford.
This week in New Bedford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in New Bedford
What is the weather usually like in New Bedford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 45.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,167 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit New Bedford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW BEDFORD MUNI AP, MA US (USW00094726), adjusted for the elevation of New Bedford.
New Bedford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in New Bedford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 33 min |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 41 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 57 min |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:45 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| November | 6:31 AM | 4:25 PM | 9 h 53 min |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:15 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in New Bedford?
New Bedford has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is February.
The best time to visit New Bedford is June to September. At 49 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in New Bedford
What is the hottest month in New Bedford?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in New Bedford?
January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in New Bedford?
About 45.9 inches (1,167 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in New Bedford?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit New Bedford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does New Bedford have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in New Bedford in November?
Highs average 54°F and lows 33°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in New Bedford?
Around 6:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:25 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this New Bedford weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of New Bedford.
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